1. Intentional Torts
Chapter 13

2. Tort
A “wrong or fault” causing injury to another person. There are two kinds of torts: - intentional -unintentional

3. 4 Elements of every tort
Intentional interference
Harm
Damages
Defense

4. Tort Law and Criminal Law
Between defendant and plaintiff
Based on case law
Balance of probabilities
Sentence is damages ($)
Between crown and accused
Based on criminal code
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Can be sentenced to custody

5. I. Harming People Bodily Injury
Battery – any physical touching without consent
Assault – threat of force, fear of immediate physical contact

6. I. Harming People B. Denial of Personal Freedom
False imprisonment – confined against your will
Privacy – invasion of privacy

7. I. Harming People C. Injury to reputation
malicious prosecution – damages for wrongfully starting criminal proceedings against someone
Defamation – libel (written) slander (verbal)

8. II. Abusing Property Goods
Conversion – stealing or not returning goods
Trespass – must have damage

9. II. Abusing Property
B. Land
Trespass – on land without permission

10. III. Remedies Nominal damages – a small token amount
Compensatory damages – reimburse person for all financial loss
Punitive damages – civil fine